Vehicle explosion near Stamford school prompts chase, ends with arrest of two juveniles

STAMFORD, Conn. — A vehicle explosion behind Stillmeadow Elementary School on Friday afternoon triggered a city-wide police response and pursuit, ending with the arrest of two juveniles in High Ridge Park, according…

Earthquake near Oak Ridge shakes western North Carolina, prompts surge in 911 calls

FRANKLIN, N.C. — A magnitude 4.1 earthquake centered near Oak Ridge, Tennessee, was felt across much of western North Carolina early Saturday, prompting a wave of 911 calls to local emergency services.…

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Ras Baraka is a true hero of New Jersey’s far-left revolution

If any other New Jersey Democrat wants to win June 10th’s primary election, they better find themselves a mugshot between now and then. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka’s arrest at the Delaney Hall…

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Maryland Main Street Festival parade canceled after propane explosion

LAUREL, Md. — A propane explosion Saturday morning forced the cancellation of the City of Laurel’s Main Street Festival parade, officials confirmed. The explosion occurred during vendor setup at the intersection of…

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Watch: Monolithic New Jersey hotel imploded

MAHWAH, NJ — On Saturday morning the towering Sheraton Crossroads Hotel, a 37-year-old landmark that once dominated the Bergen County skyline, was demolished in a controlled implosion that lasted just 30 seconds.…

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Newark Mayor’s mugshot released after arrest for trespassing at New Jersey ICE facility

Newark, NJ – Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested for trespassing during a protest at the Delaney Hall ICE detention center in Newark, New Jersey. The incident, which involved a confrontation with…

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Sinkhole De Mayo: I-80 repairs to be completed by end of June

TRENTON, N.J. — Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) issued an update Friday on the progress of Interstate 80 repairs, confirming that construction remains on schedule following major sinkhole damage that…

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Bronx home health aide convicted of knifepoint theft from elderly Pearl River client

PEARL RIVER, N.Y. — A Bronx woman has been convicted of multiple felonies for using a knife to extort nearly $19,000 from a 78-year-old man while working as his live-in home health…

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Newark police seek suspect who stole Virgin Mary statue from Highland Avenue lawn

NEWARK, N.J. — Newark authorities are asking for the public’s help identifying a man caught on video stealing a statue of the Virgin Mary from a residential lawn in the city’s North…

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New Jersey church worker charged with sex trafficking and forced labor

ORANGE, N.J. — A federal grand jury has indicted two church leaders from Orange, New Jersey, on charges of sex trafficking, forced labor, and conspiracy, following a years-long investigation into alleged human…

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Jackson police officer retires after 25 years of service and community dedication

JACKSON, NJ — Police Officer Jody Benecke #261 officially retired from the Jackson Township Police Department on May 1 after 25 years in law enforcement, capping a career marked by dedication to…

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Man fleeing police jumps into water, only to get into fight with alligator

MIAMI, FL — A Florida man’s attempt to evade police took a bizarre and dangerous turn this week when he fled on foot, dove into a body of water, and confronted an…

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Wake Up New Jersey: State is Taking $1.4 Billion in 9-1-1 Fees Leaving Local Police to Foot the Bill

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey collects over $125 million a year through a monthly $0.90 charge on every phone line to fund its 9-1-1 emergency system — but most of that money…

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Teens Steal Car, Drive Recklessly as Police Forced to Just Sit and Watch

Minneapolis, MN – A group of teenagers stole a car in Minneapolis and drove it recklessly in front of an occupied police vehicle, prompting no immediate action from officers due to departmental…

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Philadelphia Fanatic busted by New Jersey Cops

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Officers from the Gloucester Township Police Department joined law enforcement agencies from across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday for the 2025 Click…

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Towns told to build homes in cemeteries, playgrounds, and swamps to meet New Jersey housing mandate

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Municipalities across New Jersey are being instructed to consider building affordable housing in unexpected locations — including cemeteries, playgrounds, swamps, and even highway medians — as the state…

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Meet Ocean City’s newest cute and cuddly cops

OCEAN CITY, NJ — The Ocean City Police Department officially welcomed four new additions to its K-9 unit Thursday following the successful graduation of officers and their canine partners from a regional…

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Chromebooks being blamed for multiple fires across Maryland

ANNAPOLIS, MD — The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office issued a statewide warning Thursday after a hazardous social media trend dubbed the “Chromebook Challenge” caused multiple fires and forced school evacuations across…

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Manhattan driver sentenced to 6 years for running over NYPD officer during high-speed Bronx chase

BRONX, N.Y. — A Manhattan man was sentenced Wednesday to six years in prison for running over an NYPD officer after a high-speed chase in the Bronx that ended in a violent…

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Brazilian fugitive convicted of murder captured by ICE in Massachusetts

MILFORD, Mass. — A Brazilian national convicted of murder in his home country and on the run for nearly two years was arrested in Milford on May 1 by officers from U.S.…

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